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Thanksgiving Studies and Activities

Printable Thanksgiving Worksheets, Coloring Pages and Activities

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Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving is a day set aside for celebrating the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. As you gather with your families this Thanksgiving, take a moment to share what you are thankful for. Here are printable activities, a Thanksgiving Study and more.

  • Thanksgiving 2011 - November 24th
  • Thanksgiving 2012 - November 22nd
  • Thanksgiving 2013 - November 28th
  • Thanksgiving 2014 - November 27th
  • Thanksgiving 2015 - November 26th

Thanksgiving Printables

Thanksgiving Crossword PuzzleBeverly Hernandez

The Thanksgiving holiday is feast of thanksgiving celebrated since the early days of the American colonies. Print out your Thanksgiving worksheets, door hangers, coloring pages, and "I am thankful for..." theme paper. Have fun preparing for Thanksgiving.

The First Thanksgiving

"On September 6, 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England. The 102 passengers set off to seek religious freedom and fortune in the New World. The voyage took most of September and all of October, 66 days in all." Learn about this trip and the storms and how they got thrown off course.

Talk about the discussion questions together.

Learn About Thanksgiving

Learn the background of Thanksgiving, read the Presidential Proclamation and learn about Thanksgiving Symbols. Then, try your hand at the quiz.

Thanksgiving Day Quiz

How much do you know about Thanksgiving? Learn all about Thanksgiving and then test your knowledge with this online quiz.

Hand Print Turkey Craft

Handprint Turkey CraftBeverly Hernandez
Make this hand print turkey craft with your children and you'll have a keepsake of this year's Thanksgiving holiday season. My son made this craft when he was young and loved it. Don't be like me though, be sure to put a date on it! The craft can also can be used to make a Thanksgiving card for a grandparent or other friend or relative.

Mayflower Coloring Page

Beverly Hernandez
Learn about the Mayflower headed for the New World to find freedom to keep their native language, culture and customs. After 66 days, the Mayflower arrived at the tip of Cape Code and settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Thanksgiving Day Poetry

These Thanksgiving poems were written by homeschooled children. Enjoy reading them together, then write a one of your own.

Classic Apple Pie

Pie Coloring PageBeverly Hernandez

I learned how to make apple pie when my daughter was in the Brownies, but I've lost that recipe. Try this apple pie recipe from Vermont.

While the pie is baking, color this Pie Coloring Page.

Thanksgiving Books

Have a few Thanksgiving books in your library to pull out at Thanksgiving time and enjoy together.

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